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12 WEST 131 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1053796 · Harlem (North) · On record since Sep 10, 2025 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘHarlem (North)
Among the most complained-about buildings in Harlem (North)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
50250'25'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
43 Priority A and B complaints over 1 year — 43.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
43.0/yr100th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2025
44
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
34
Total Priority Bⓘ
9
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
5%
2 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 10, 2025. Latest: Jan 29, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
44total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 29, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 29, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Structural Stability Impacted – New Building Under Construction

5C

ACLOSEDJan 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 19, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 16, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 15, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 16, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 14, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 7, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 6, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 6, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 5, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 5, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 5, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 5, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 2, 2026

CSE: Tracking Compliance

7F

DCLOSEDMar 31, 2026AE
Jan 2, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

Dec 29, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

Dec 26, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 24, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 22, 2025

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 19, 2025

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDDec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDDec 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 15, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 15, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 15, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 11, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 3, 2025

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 3, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDNov 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 30, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 28, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 25, 2025

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDOct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 20, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 17, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 29, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 27, 2026
Structural Stability Impacted – New Building Under Construction
5C
Closed Jan 28, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 20, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 19, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 16, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 16, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 15, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 16, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 14, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 12, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 9, 2026
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 8, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 6, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 5, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Jan 5, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 5, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

DCLOSED
Jan 2, 2026
CSE: Tracking Compliance
7F
Closed Mar 31, 2026
AE
ACLOSED
Jan 2, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 31, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 31, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 24, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 24, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Dec 22, 2025
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Jan 3, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Dec 19, 2025
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Dec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Dec 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 18, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 15, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 15, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 11, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Dec 11, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 31, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Nov 2, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 30, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 9, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Oct 25, 2025
Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo
12
Closed Oct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Dec 9, 2025

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 17, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection